Our deepest and sincerest condolences to the family. Words alone can not ease the pain when grieving the loss of a love one. The Bible provides comfort during these difficult times. Revelation 21:3-4 states: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. May God give you and your family comfort in your loving memories and in His promise that soon we will never experience losing our loved ones in death and we will be able to see them again once they resurrected as per John 5:28-29. May these words give you a new hope, with deepest sympathy and warmth of heart.

Our condolences to Lewis's family. I only heard about his passing yesterday. I love talking with this gentleman, he made you feel special. Although I only visited Lewis two or three times I called him more often just to here him tell a story!He will be missed by many of us who held him dear in life.

i grew up just up the road in madison county from Lewis.i was hene and Geneva griffins daughter.i loved lewis! i went to see him a lot at Madison health an Rehab.Lewis will be missed greatly.im so sorry for your loss

Lewis was truly great guy. He had only been at Model a couple years when my dad took me to meet him and Parnell Carter. Lewis (mostly) and Parnell cut my hair for about 10 years. A year or two after meeting Lewis I began filling in for Henry the Shoeshine Man whenever he wanted or needed time off. I did that and other work until I turned 16 and got a full time job. Whether I was at Model as a customer or employee Lewis was always an encourager. Friendly, kind, and instructional was his nature. Always ready with a story or asking questions aimed at pulling an otherwise quiet boy out of his shell. A number of years passed, and living in Fletcher I frequented West Asheville less often, but when it came time to get my son his first haircut, Lewis was the only choice. A picture taken in Lewis' chair of him and my now 36 year old son Craig is a treasured possession of a professional and friend exhibiting loving care and attention. My dad has long since passed and now Lewis, both gone to be with their Savior but the memories will live on. The entire family has my thoughts and prayers. Mike

Dear Ted & Dolph.I am so sorry to read about your loss. I have fond memories of your dad when he worked at the barber shop when the folks still had the ice cream shop on Haywood Road. I know the lord can give you the comfort you and the rest of the family need in this very difficult time. You will be in my prayers.

I was thinking about Lewis this morning. He was a friend and one of the best barbers in Asheville. When Lewis retired I went back one time to the shop. It just wasn't the same. My wife was from Madison County and Lewis knew all her relatives. Historian yes. Not being from Madison I learned so much from Lewis. Family cherish the memories of your Dad and Mom. May God give you peace and love.

Asheville, NC

Chappell Carter contributed this message on Sunday, June 10, 2018:

Thank you to Lewis for the friendship and excellent service he provided at Model Barber Shop. My father brought me to Model Barber Shop as a small boy and I continued to go there as a teenager, young man, and into when the shop closed. I introduced my son to Model Barber Shop and, to this day, we have our hair cut by a former master barber who worked there, Eddie Williams.

Lewis was a wonderful man and will be missed.

Asheville , NC

Ted glenn contributed this message on Sunday, June 10, 2018:

Lewis cut my hair for a long time and I worked with his wife for many years, fine people. Best wishes to his family at this times

to the family I am so sorry to hear Lewis has passed away .Lewis was like a daddy to me and when my dad got killed in 1972 .We lived on Pearson drive my dad Fred and Lewis were raised together in Madison county and was the best of friends until my fathers death .Lewis took the part to be a father to me after my dad died and he was a good dad there was no doubt .I was 3 years old when I got my first hair cut and Lewis was the one that cut my hair .He was an avid gun trader as my father was a gun dealer they often traveled together to gun shows .Lewis was a kind sweet person would give the shirt off his back to someone who needed it .I often visited Lewis and Edith as they just lived across the road .There are a lot of good memories of the family .God bless each and everyone and may God give you the strength that you need .RIP Lewis I love you and thank you for being a dad to me when my father was gone thank you for all you done for my family when daddy got killed .